Saralynelle

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1. I'm thinking about dropping out of nursing school...?

   Saralynelle replied to tatempole's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like you already know what you want to. I agree with their not being s nurse shortage. Also, hiring xp or foreinger nurse is more likely. The cost to train a new nurse isn't peanuts. Most new grads that get hired have a connection or in someho...

2. Posted elsewhere:no response. Tub bath info pls!

   Saralynelle replied to Saralynelle's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so very much, Rn/Writer! This was an awesome find! I will be printing it out and studying it like a hawk. :) Nothing any of you here have to say is a waste. I soak up and absorb all information I possibly can. I greatly enjoy reading posts...

3. Posted elsewhere:no response. Tub bath info pls!

   Saralynelle replied to Saralynelle's topic in General Nursing

   This is pretty much how I handled things this morning. The only thing I didn't do is get her into slippers! I will remember this next time. She has issues with her right arm/shoulder. I treat it as her "weak side." There aren't any bath rails. There ...

4. Complete tub bath

   Saralynelle replied to Saralynelle's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you Fuzzywuzzy! I was going to ask the client how she/he would like to have her/his bath done as well. Giving s/he as much independence as possible too. S/he is not a resident at an ALF. S/he lives on her own. I'm unsure if s/he has a shower se...

5. Posted elsewhere:no response. Tub bath info pls!

   Saralynelle replied to Saralynelle's topic in General Nursing

   Flatbelly, again I will agree with what you and the others have said here. I'm not denying this at all. I didn't go straight for number 4. My employer said you are taking on a new client and this is what we need from you. Riding on thin ice because o...

6. Posted elsewhere:no response. Tub bath info pls!

   Saralynelle replied to Saralynelle's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. In this economy I am just trying to hold on for xp sake. Pull me through for a year so next perspective employee see I have a good work record. Thank you for the tips and advice !!!

7. Posted elsewhere:no response. Tub bath info pls!

   Saralynelle replied to Saralynelle's topic in General Nursing

   Pt home. In her 80s. She ambulates wo wheelchair. I am Registered Medical Assistant who paid a lot of money for an education I can not use. I found a job as a caregiver. Now this job is asking me to do the responsibility of giving a tub bath. I ca...

8. Posted elsewhere:no response. Tub bath info pls!

   Saralynelle posted a topic in General Nursing

   Tub bath. I posted elsewhere and no response. Tomorrow I give a tub bath to an elderly lady. I am wondering how this is dine? Asking why I need this information? Because my job with HHC is tossing me into this situation. Feeling my job may be at risk...

9. Complete tub bath

   Saralynelle replied to Saralynelle's topic in CNA/MA

   I ask because I am a caregiver. Not a CNA yet being asked to do this job. So please if anybody can help me with this I would sincerely appreciate it. I'm in fear of losing my job and feeling like this will redeem me. I was out of work a few times due...

10. Complete tub bath

    Saralynelle posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Have to do a complete tub bath tomorrow and not finding a step by step on how to do this. Let's go through the steps if they are wheelchair bound or not. Can anyone please help me with this???? I'm so nervous. Thank you in advance!

11. Did you always know you wanted to be a nurse?

    Saralynelle replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    No I did not. I wanted to be a: Social Worker Realtor 911 Dispatcher I met my husband at 18 yrs old and married at 20 yrs old. Became pregnant and had our first child before I turned 22 yrs old. By this time we decided I stay home for our children. I...

12. prioritization

    Saralynelle replied to cardiaccancer29's topic in General Nursing

    There may not be anyone there to help you figure this out. However, there are people here who can. It's a matter of whether you want to or not. Sure, I agree, it is best to look this information up and learn it on your own and study it- know it, brea...

13. prioritization

    Saralynelle replied to cardiaccancer29's topic in General Nursing

    Zoo, thank you for that insight. I wish I had gone with my gut on that one. :/

14. prioritization

    Saralynelle replied to cardiaccancer29's topic in General Nursing

    C. A. B. Hey, don't take my word for it though. I'm not even in NS yet. Haven't even done my pre-reqs. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. I was actually torn between the C and A choice simply because I do not know what DHF is. However...

15. LPN school: wasted a year of my life

    Saralynelle replied to dulcemorena's topic in LPN/LVN

    it is always so much easier to give up at times then keep plowing through to meet your end goal. the economy is ugly right now. i, too, feel i wasted my time going to a tech school to train to become a medical assistant. a waste of 15k too. no finina...